Job Description

What the role is:The candidate will be part of the team that regulates media content across various platforms, which include Arts Entertainment, Films, Video Games, Publications, and Broadcast (TV, Radio and Over-the-Top (OTT) services). Compliance with the relevant codes and guidelines ensures that media content is in line with community standards and expectations, while helping consumers make informed choices and protecting the young from unsuitable content.Responsibilities:

• Assessing content on the various media platforms in accordance with content guidelines and community standards.
• Working with the industry in familiarising them with regulatory obligations.
• Providing inputs for formulation, development and implementation of related policies.
• Other responsibilities include addressing media and public queries on content issues, providing secretariat support for advisory committees and assisting in public education programmes.

Requirements:

• Keen interest in the media, with 2-5 years of work experience.
• Background in Mass Communications, Media Studies or Humanities.
• Good awareness of political and social sensitivities, and sensitive to the social and economic impact of media.
• Possess strong analytical ability, writing and communication skills, and be a self-motivated team player who is independent, meticulous and resourceful.
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines.
• Experience in policy and regulatory work and an interest in technology
• Proficiency in Tamil and related languages required for assessment of content in specific languages.

This position will commensurate with experience.Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.About Info-communications Media Development Authority:Info-communications Media Development Authority (www.imda.gov.sg) offers a rewarding career that gives you a front seat in the fast-changing infocomm media sector, where technology and content are shaping the way people view the world more than ever. We offer a wide range of opportunities, where talented individuals and teams can make a difference. Whether you are developing a telecommunications policy affecting consumers or spearheading a scheme to nurture budding media talents, each member of IMDA contributes towards driving innovation, enhancing productivity for economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all Singaporeans. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Communications and Information, IMDA promotes and regulates the infocomm and media sectors.

Infocomm Media Development Authority